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Ministry of Rural Development
One District One Product ‘ODOP Wall’ launched
One more step forward towards realising Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of showcasing the uniqueness of Indian Craft before the world: Shri Charanjit Singh
One District One Product  and Deendayal Antyodaya Yojna - National Rural Livelihoods Mission  joined hands to launch ‘ODOP wall’ here yesterday. Launching the ‘ODOP Wall’, Shri Charanjit Singh, Additional Secretary, Rural Livelihoods, Ministry of Rural Development, GoI said that such convergence is one more step forward towards realising Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of showcasing the uniqueness of Indian Craft before the world.
The One District One Product  program, an initiative under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade , Ministry of Commerce & Industry, aims at manifesting the vision of the Prime Minister to make the country and its people self-reliant by fostering balanced regional development across all districts of the country. The program selects, brands, and promotes one unique product from each district, showcasing the diverse range of products across the country which encompasses various sectors, including handlooms and handicrafts.
The launch was joined by Ms. Smriti Sharan, Joint Secretary, Rural Livelihoods, Ms. Swati Sharma, Joint Secretary, Rural Livelihoods, Shri Raghvendra Pratap Singh, Director, Rural Livelihoods, Ms. Nivedita Prasad, Deputy Secretary, Rural Livelihoods, Shri Raman Wadhwa, Deputy Director, Rural Livelihoods along with other officials from the Ministry of Rural Development and Ms Supriya Devasthali, Director, DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce and Industry along with other officials from the Ministry.
Under this Collaboration- products are being identified from all districts to be promoted for their unique qualities and cultural significance which include various handicrafts, handloom, and agricultural products that have been associated with the identity of their place of origin. This collaboration aims to drive consumers towards emporia, boosting sales and increasing the visibility SARAS products even further to promote indigenous crafts and artisans of rural SHGs women.
Ministry of Electronics & IT
MyGov, in collaboration with Ministry of Culture, to launch ‘YUVA PRATIBHA – Painting Talent Hunt’ tomorrow
With an aim to promote India’s rich heritage and culture at the grassroots level on a national scale by identifying and recognising the new art talent in various painting styles, MyGov in collaboration with Ministry of Culture is launching ‘YUVA PRATIBHA – Painting Talent Hunt’ on Thursday, May 11, 2023 under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.
Painting Talent Hunt is a unique opportunity for citizens across the country to display their artistic talent and skills to gain national recognition. If one thinks he/she wants to be New India’s emerging artist, illustrator, miniaturist or portrait maker, can participate in the ‘YUVA PRATIBHA - Painting Talent Hunt' and showcase creativity and craftsmanship on the various themes:
- Heritage & Cultural
- Valour & Patriotism
- Public Heroes & Leaders
- Nature & Environment
How to Participate:
- Log in to https://innovateindia.mygov.in/
- The contest is open for all citizens across India.
- All entries must be submitted on the MyGov portal. Entries submitted through any other mode will not be considered for evaluation.
- The participants need to submit their entry in JPG/JPEG/PNG/PDF format and the size of the painting should be not less than 2ft by 1.5ft .
- The painting should be made up of the following medium: water, oil and acrylic colours.
- This contest will be available in Hindi & English.
The top 3 winners will be announced in the Finale  in New Delhi.
The initial submission for the competition will be open for a period of one and half month.
Reward & Recognition:
- 1st Winner: ₹ 1,00,000/- + Trophy + Certificate
- 2nd Winner: ₹ 75,000/- + Trophy + Certificate
- 3rd Winner: ₹ 50,000/- + Trophy + Certificate
- Following 17 Contestants in the finale will be rewarded with a Cash Prize of ₹10,000 /- each.
Mentorship: Top three winners will be mentored for a period of one month with a mentorship stipend.
MyGov is inviting citizens to come and participate in the contest and earn recognition at the National level. For more details visit https://innovateindia.mygov.in/painting-challenge/.
Ministry of Jal Shakti
Cleanliness In Rural Areas
Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation  has conducted periodic surveys to ascertain the ground situation of sanitation in rural areas. It has conducted three rounds of National Annual Rural Sanitation Survey  from 2017-18 to 2019-20 through an independent verification agency. Each round of NARSS covered 92,040 households in 6136 villages across States and UTs of India. DDWS has also conducted two rounds of Swachh Survekshan Grameen  in 2018 and 2019 to rank States and districts based on their performance on key quantitative and qualitative sanitation parameters. As per the results of NARSS 2019-20, State/UT-wise details of percentage of population who were having access to toilet, percentage of villages which were sustaining ODF status and percentage of population having some arrangements for solid and liquid waste management , are given at Annexure-1.
State Governments project their annual requirement of funds in their Annual Implementation Plans  consolidating the requirements for all the districts in the State. The same are considered and approved by the National Scheme Sanctioning Committee of the SBM. The State/UT-wise details of projected requirement of funds submitted by the State Governments during the last three years are given at Annexure-2. And, the State/UT-wise and year-wise details of funds released during the said period are given at Annexure-3.
This Information was given by the Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Shri Prahlad Singh Patel in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates Neha Thakur for winning Silver medal in Girl's Dinghy - ILCA4 event
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Neha Thakur for winning Silver medal in Girl's Dinghy - ILCA4 event at Asian Games.
In a X post, the Prime Minister said;
“A shining example of dedication and perseverance!
Neha Thakur has secured a Silver medal in Girl's Dinghy - ILCA4 event.
Her exceptional performance is a testament to her talent and hard work. Congratulations to her and best wishes for her future endeavours.”
Prime Minister's Office
PM’s interaction with Medal Winners of the Commonwealth Games
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today interacted with the medal winners of the recently concluded Commonwealth Games, who called on him at Lok Kalyan Marg.
The Prime Minister congratulated all medal winners, and complimented those who could not win medals but had performed creditably.
He said that accomplishments in the sporting arena inspire everyone. He told the medal winners that their sporting feats have raised India’s stature. He said that whenever an Indian sportsperson wins on the global sporting stage, it is the Indian flag that rises.
The Prime Minister said that today, the life of a sportsperson can span several decades. In this context, he gave the example of Mary Kom, who is winning gold medals even as she is Member of Parliament. He also mentioned Pullela Gopichand, who is mentoring and coaching many different players, after an immensely successful career as a player.
The Prime Minister said that besides talent, training, concentration and hard work, mental toughness is also important for sportspersons today. In this context, he mentioned the benefits of Yoga.
The Prime Minister urged the sportspersons to remember, and keep in touch with the various Gurus, mentors and teachers, who have guided them right from childhood.
Minister of State  for Youth Affairs and Sports, Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore, was present on the occasion.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Pro Kabaddi League team scouts create a buzz in Khelo India Youth Games
Over 4,500 athletes are here in Panchkula, battling for gold and glory in the Khelo India Youth Games. For the kabaddi players, though, there is a lot more at stake.
At least some of them are expecting to sign potentially lucrative deals that could overnight make them millionaires.
As many as six Pro Kabaddi League teams have sent their talent scouts here, hoping to discover unpolished gems who could eventually turn their own fortunes in the league.
“Some of us also went for the Khelo India University Games. But these Games are for Under-18 players which means we can sign them up without going through the rigmarole of auction,” Patna Pirates deputy coach MV Sundaram, who is here with his team manager and a scout, said.
As all the players who have participated in the Senior Nationals directly go into the auction pool, the teams are left with the arduous task of filling seven New Young Players spots. Most of them prefer to sign these youngsters for a two-year period and hone them into champions.
It is learnt that several players are already in their sights and will soon be invited for trials. KIYG players are typically absorbed to train with the main team so that they learn on the job.
“We have seen almost all the matches. The players are quite good, with great skill and physique,” Tamil Thalaivas head coach Uday Kumar, disclosed.
The players might not get a break in the upcoming PKL season but they are still very excited. Each of them could be richer by a few lakh rupees, which is enough to change their lives forever, as a number of them are from a difficult financial background.
U-Mumba and Army Green coach Anil Caprana was also impressed with what he saw and conceded that picking players at this young age is a win-win situation for both.
“We might be looking at junior boys here. But there is some really good talent on view,” he said, adding, players selected for U-Mumba or the Army team would get financial stability and also an opportunity to focus on their career development.
“As they play more they will improve and they can also earn good money,” he added.
Ministry of Defence
INDO - US JOINT TRAINING EXERCISE “YUDH ABHYAS 2022” TO COMMENCE IN UTTARAKHAND
The 18th edition of Indo - US joint training exercise “YUDH ABHYAS 22” is scheduled to be conducted in Uttarakhand this month. Exercise Yudh Abhyas is conducted annually between India and USA with the aim of exchanging best practices, Tactics, Techniques and Procedures between the Armies of the two nations. The previous edition of the exercise was conducted at Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson, Alaska  in October 2021.
US Army soldiers of 2nd Brigade of the 11th Airborne Division and Indian Army soldiers from the ASSAM Regiment will be participating in the exercise. The training schedule focuses on employment of an integrated battle group under Chapter VII of the UN Mandate. The schedule will include all operations related to peace keeping & peace enforcement. The troops from both nations will work together to achieve common objectives. The joint exercise will also focus on Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief  operations. Troops from both nations will practice launching of swift & coordinated relief efforts in the wake of any natural calamity.
In order to derive full benefit from the professional skills & experiences of both the armies, a Command Post Exercise and Expert Academic Discussions  on carefully selected topics will be carried out. The scope of the Field Training Exercise includes validation of integrated battle groups, force multipliers, establishment and functioning of surveillance grids, validation of operational logistics, mountain warfare skills, casualty evacuation and combat medical aid in adverse terrain and climatic conditions. The exercise will involve exchanges and practices on a wide spectrum of combat skills including combat engineering, employment of UAS/Counter UAS techniques and information operations
The exercise will facilitate both Armies to share their wide experiences, skills and enhance their techniques through information exchange.
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President of India to visit Maharashtra and Telangana from February 10 to 14
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind will visit Maharashtra and Telangana from February 10 to 14, 2022.
On February 11, 2022, the President will inaugurate the new Darbar Hall at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai.
On February 12, 2022, the President will visit Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Memorial at Ambadawe village in Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra.
On February 13, 2022, the President will grace the Sri Ramanuja Sahasrabdi Samaroham and unveil the gold Deity of Sri Ramanujacharyaji in Hyderabad.
Ministry of Finance
Annual Return and Reconciliation Statement  for FY 2018-19
Vide notification No. 69/2020 – Central Tax, dated 30.09.2020, the due date for furnishing of the Annual Return for the FY 2018-19 has been extended till 31.10.2020.
Certain representations have been received stating that the auto populated GSTR 9 for the year 2018-19  also includes the data for FY 2017-18. However, this information for FY 2017-18 has already been furnished by the taxpayers in the annual return  filed for FY 2017-18 and there is no mechanism to show the split of two years  in FORM GSTR-9 for 2018-19.
In this regard, it is clarified that the taxpayers are required to report only the values pertaining to Financial Year 2018-19 and the values pertaining to Financial Year 2017-18 which may have already been reported or adjustedare to be ignored. No adverse view would be taken in cases where there are variations in returns for taxpayers who have already filed their GSTR-9 of Financial Year 2018-19 by including the details of supplies and ITC pertaining to Financial Year 2017-18 in the Annual return for FY 2018-19.
All the taxpayers are requested to avail the benefit of the extended due date and file their Annual Return  at the earliest to avoid last minute rush.It may be noted that furnishing of the Annual return in FORMGSTR-9ismandatory only for taxpayers with aggregate annual turnover above Rs. 2 crore while reconciliation statement in FORMGSTR-9Cis to be furnished only by the registered persons having aggregate turnover above Rs. 5 crore.
Ministry of Finance
First Consultative meeting held on Asset Monetization
The first consultative meeting on asset monetization was held here today, organized by Department of Investment and Public Asset Management  in partnership with World Bank. Shri Anurag Thakur, Minister of State for Finance and Corporate Affairs inaugurated the meeting held through video conferencing and was attended by the Country Director World Bank, CEO NitiAyog, Secretary  and senior officers of Central Ministries/Departments/Authorities. The meeting also had a large representation of State Governments and CPSEs.
Asset monetization is a stated objective of the Government and DIPAM is mandated to facilitate monetization of non-core public assets. The monetization process is complex and requires close cooperation and collaboration with all stakeholders. The meeting provided a platform for such an engagement.
Several key issues were discussed in the meeting in the presence of all stakeholders. Both global and domestic perspective, best practice and experience was shared. The meeting ended with a set of key takeaways which will assist in developing capacity and guidance on asset monetization and accelerating the process.
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Special Service and Features
Awareness Campaign on “Safe usage of LPG”
As part of the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’, 75 Years of Independence celebrations, Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Chennai jointly with Income Tax Department, Tamilnadu & Puducherry organised an awareness campaign on “Safe usage of LPG” on 07.07.2022, at ‘Vaigai Hall’, Aayakar Bhawan, No.121, M.G. Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai-600034. Shri. K.S. Shanker, General Manager , Tamil Nadu State Office and his team of officers conducted the event in the presence of Smt. Jayanthi Krishnan, IRS, Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Chennai.
Officers and Officials of the Income Tax Department participated and benefitted in the above campaign. Various safety and precautionary measures on usage of LPG were demonstrated in the campaign. according to a press release issued by V. VIDHYADHAR, IRS, Addl. Commissioner of Income-Tax , O/o the Pr. CCIT, TN & P, Chennai
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Cabinet
Cabinet approves signing of Agreement for CIRDAP establishment Centre in Hyderabad
Cabinet approves signing of Agreement for CIRDAP establishment Centre in Hyderabad
 for establishment of CIRDAP Centre at National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj , Hyderabad.
CIRDAP Centre in NIRD&PR premises would give NIRD&PR an advantage of having first-hand knowledge of networking with organizations specialized in rural development programmes which in turn would help in building a repository of institutional knowledge for NIRD&PR. This Centre will also help NIRD&PR to enhance its status in the region through linkages with other Ministries/Institutes in the CIRDAP Member Countries . The faculty of the NIRD&PR and the Ministry officials would benefit from exchange visits to the best practices in the CMCs. The scope of work of the Centre is to focus on the implementation of integrated rural development, particularly poverty alleviation programmes within CMC member countries.
Background
The CIRDAP is a regional Inter - Governmental and autonomous institution which came into existence in 1979 at the initiative of the countries of Asia Pacific region and the Food and Agriculture Organisation  of the United Nations  with support from several other UN bodies and donors. India is one of the key founder members of this Organisation. Its Headquarters is located at Dhaka. Bangladesh, The objective of CIRDAP is to promote regional cooperation and act as a serving institution for its member countries for promotion of integrated rural development through research action, training, information dissemination etc.
CIRDAP has one sub - regional office in Jakarta, Indonesia. This sub - regional office of CIRDAP in south-east Asia  was established in Jakarta, Indonesia in 1997. The objective was to assist and expand CIRDAP membership and its resources, to conduct training research and pilot projects relevant to South East Asian region. There are 46 countries in Asia Pacific Region, therefore CIRDAP has great potential for expansion for which they would be assisted by CIRDAP Centres.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves agreement between India and Philippines on co-operation and mutual assistance in customs matters
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the signing and ratifying of an Agreement between India and Philippines on co-operation and mutual assistance in customs matters.
The Agreement will help in the availability of relevant information for the prevention and investigation of Customs offences. The Agreement is also expected to facilitate trade and ensure efficient clearance of goods traded between the countries.
This Agreement shall enter into force after the necessary national legal requirements for entry into force of this Agreement have been fulfilled by both the countries.
Background:
The Agreement would provide a legal framework for sharing of information and intelligence between the Customs authorities of the two countries. It would help in the proper application of Customs laws, prevention and investigation of Customs offences and the facilitation of legitimate trade. The draft text of the proposed Agreement has been finalized with the concurrence of the two Customs Administrations. The draft Agreement takes care of Indian Customs' concerns and requirements, particularly in the area of exchange of information on the correctness of the Customs value declared and authenticity of certificates of origin of the goods traded between the two countries.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
There will be no deficiency in the care and infrastructure required for children catching COVID-19: Member, NITI Aayog
2% - 3% children who get infected may need hospitalization: Dr. V.K. Paul
Guidelines for dealing with COVID in Children to be out soon
New Delhi / Mumbai, 1 June 2021
A National Expert Group has been formed to review COVID-19 infections in children and approach the pandemic in a renewed way, to strengthen the nation’s preparedness. The Group has examined signs which were not available 4 – 5 months before. It has also considered available data, clinical profile, the country's experience, disease dynamics, nature of the virus and the pandemic and has come up with Guidelines, which will be publicly released soon. This was informed by Dr. V.K. Paul, Member , NITI Aayog, at the Union Health Ministry's media briefing on COVID-19, held at National Media Centre, PIB Delhi today. “While we have been systematically reviewing scientific developments in this area, the Group has been formed to take an updated view of the situation.”
Noting that paediatric COVID-19 is gaining our attention, he informed that there will be no deficiency in the care and infrastructure required for children who may get infected. “COVID-19 in children is often asymptomatic and rarely requires hospitalization. However, changes in epidemiological dynamics or viral behaviour can change the situation and increase prevalence of infection. No undue burden has been placed on paediatric care infrastructure so far. However, it is possible that 2% - 3% of children who get infected may need hospitalization.”
Two Forms of Paediatric COVID-19
Dr. Paul informs that COVID-19 in children may take two forms:
- In one form, symptoms like infection, cough, fever and pneumonia may occur, followed in some cases by hospitalization.
- In the second case, after 2-6 weeks of getting COVID, which may mostly be asymptomatic, a small proportion of children may show symptoms like fever, body rash, and inflammation of eyes or conjunctivitis, breathing troubles, diarrhoea, vomiting and so on. It may not remain restricted like pneumonia affecting lungs. It spreads to various parts of the body. This is called Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome. This is a post-COVID symptom. At this time, virus will not be found in the body and RT-PCR test will also come negative. But antibody test will show that the child had been infected by COVID.
Guidelines are being formulated to treat this unique disease found in some children, which presents itself as an emergency situation. Though treatment is not difficult, it has to be timely, adds Dr. Paul.DJM/SC/PIB MUMBAI
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